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Destinations Beijing → Xian → Chengdu → Xishuangbanna/Jinghong → Kunming → Guilin → Yangshuo → Hong Kong
Tour Length 13
Tour Dates Sep..18,2009

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Day 1 Fri 18-Sep-09


Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight No. TBA (Your arrangements)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Beijing ***** (Deluxe room)
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)

Beijing

China's capital city, Beijing, is a must-see for visitors. As one of the great ancient capitals it is home to some of the finest remnants of China's imperial past.Beijing is so rich in history and culture yet has the vibrancy of a city which has been reborn. Watch the Video


Day 2 Sat 19-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Beijing
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Beijing ***** (Deluxe room)
Today's Activities: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Short Hutong Tour in Xicheng District, Panjiayuan Market, Baigongfang Pearl Market
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Beijing Ba guo bu yi Restaurant(CNY 70 per person)

Day 3 Sun 20-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Beijing
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Beijing ***** (Deluxe room)
Today's Activities: The Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Temple of Heaven
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xin Shuang Quan Restaurant(CNY 70 per person)

Day 4 Mon 21-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Beijing to Xian, China Eastern Airline MU2124 (Beijing Capital Airport - Xian Xianyang Airport) Dep 10:40 - Arr 12:35 (Economy class)
Accommodation: Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian ***** (Superior twin-bed room)
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xian), The Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Chongde Handmade Pottery Factory
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at A Wa Shan Zhai Restaurant(Qinling Branch)(CNY 70 per person)

Xian

As one of China's seven ancient national capitals, Xi'an served as a capital for 12 dynasties over 1,000 years, thus Xi'an is blessed with a great number of precious relics and historical sites. Hotspots here include the Army of Terra Cotta Warriors (the eighth Wonder of the World). Watch the Video


Day 5 Tue 22-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Xian
Accommodation: Sofitel on Renmin Square Xian ***** (Superior twin-bed room)
Today's Activities: Shaanxi Provincial Museum, Muslim Street, Dumplings Making at Han Tang Tian Xia Restaurant, Xian City Wall with Rickshaw, Great Mosque
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Tang Dynasty Restaurant (CNY 70 per person)

Day 6 Wed 23-Sep-09


Place & Transport: Xian to Chengdu, China Eastern Airline MU2347 Dep 13:25 - Arr 14:50 (Economy class)
Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Chengdu ***** (Superior Room)
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Xian), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Chengdu)
Meals: Breakfast

Chengdu

The south-western city of Chengdu is the prosperous provincial capital of Sichuan. The area is famous for its wonderful spicy cuisine, breath-taking scenery, unique wildlife, and remarkable local culture. It is definitely a highlight to visit panda in Chengdu.
Festivals list:
Chengdu Lantern Festival(Feb. 9-Feb. 9, 2009): Chengdu Lantern Festival is on the basis of a traditional folk custom activity of appreciating lanterns in the fifteenth day of the first month in China’s lunar calendar. Now the festival lasts for a month. During the Lantern Festival, the folk art show and acrobatics are held in parks. People can also have a taste of a variety of local flavor snacks.
The Releasing Water Festival on Tomb Sweeping Day(Apr. 5-Apr. 5, 2009): Dujiangyan Irrigation Project, although completed over 2,000 years ago, still functions not only as a flood prevention mechanism, but also as an immense source of irrigation as well as a means to facilitate shipping and wood drifting these days. It has been the lifeblood of the Chengdu Plain for thousands of years. On every Tomb-sweeping Day before the season of spring ploughing, the water in the dam recedes, and a great ceremony has been always held. And high officials would be dressed in costumes, chanting the eulogy to Li Bing and his son’s contribution (Li Bing and his son are the builder of the project.).


Day 7 Thu 24-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Chengdu to Xishuangbanna, China Eastern Airline MU5850 Dep 18:35 - Arr 21:55 (Economy class)
Accommodation: XISHUANGBANNA DAI GARDEN HOTEL ****
Today's Activities: Panda Breeding and Research Center, Jinli Old Street, Chengdu Kuan-zhai Lane, Hotel to airport Transfer (Chengdu), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xishuangbanna)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Chenmapo Beancurd Restaurant(CNY 60 per person)

Day 8 Fri 25-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Xishuangbanna to Kunming, Flight No. 8L9907 Dep 21:20 - Arr 22:10 (Economy class)
Accommodation: Grand park hotel ***** (Standard Room)
Today's Activities: The Olive Plain(Including Dai villages), Dai villages, Jinuo Village, Tropical Botanical Garden at Menglun, Hotel to airport Transfer (Xishuangbanna)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch(CNY 50 per person)

Kunming

Kunming, renowned as" the city of Eternal Spring" is blessed with diverse culture, breathtaking natural scenery and pleasant climate all year round. As Capital city of Yunnan Province which is home to 25 minority groups, Kunming enjoys a most complex local culture and tradition.
Festivals list:
Jindian Temple Fair(Feb. 3-Feb. 3, 2009): Traditional Jindian Temple Fair is held in Jindian Park from the 8th day of the first month of lunar calendar to the 10th day. Pilgrims will be al over the Mingfeng Mountain. Local snacks of Kunming, such as Shaoerkuai (baked cake made of boiled rice), Guanguan Rice Noodle (rice noodle cooked in small jars), Zhuazhuafen (a sweet cold food for summer) and Rose Miliangxia (rice milk in a shrimp’s shape with rose sugar) etc, can be found everywhere on the mountain. Also from the foot of the mountain to the top are all kinds of special local products. It is as bustling as many other temple fairs in other places. There will be all kinds of special local products and food in the fair. Tourists can also enjoy the beautiful flowers in the park, various entertainment activities and a large mass artistic performance etc.
Kunming International Cultural Tourism Festival(May. 1-May. 3, 2009): China Kunming International Cultural Tourism Festival will be celebrated every May Day, as well as Kunming Carnival, during which the well-dressed performance teams will get on the stage and give colorful and featured ethnic singing and dancing performances. Tourists will experience the crazy and interactive performances and enjoy the fun and happiness. Every time during the festival Kunming City becomes a “sea of happiness”.


Day 9 Sat 26-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Kunming to Guilin, China Southern Airlines CZ3248 Dep 17:05 - Arr 18:25 (Economy class)
Accommodation: Sheraton Guilin ***** (Deluxe Room)
Today's Activities: The Stone Forest, The Flower Marketing, Colorful Yunnan Shopping Center , Hotel to airport Transfer (Kunming), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Chinese Restaurant of Stone Forest Ashima Hotel (CNY 50 per person)

Guilin

Guilin, with its marvelous limestone scenery, is absolutely not to be missed. The Li River, winding its way among crags and hills, creates a timeless beauty that seems to belong to a landscape painting. Watch the Video


Day 10 Sun 27-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Guilin
Accommodation: Sheraton Guilin ***** (Deluxe Room)
Today's Activities: Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Binjiang boulevard
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at McFound Restaurant (A La Carte)(CNY 45 per person)

Day 11 Mon 28-Sep-09

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Place & Transport: Guilin to Yangshuo
Accommodation: Green Lotus Hotel **** (Riverview Room)
Today's Activities: Li River Cruise, Countryside Tour from Yangshuo to Yima with open-air mini bus
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

Yangshuo

Yangshuo is a very old town set among craggy limestone pinnacles. The place is characterized by crystal clear rivers, limestone crags, lush vegetation and traditional Chinese architecture and customs which have been immortalized in Chinese classical landscape paintings and poetry. Watch the Video


Day 12 Tue 29-Sep-09


Place & Transport: Yangshuo to Guilin to Hong Kong, China Southern Airlines CZ3031 Dep 17:20 - Arr 18:35 (Economy class)
Accommodation: Harbour Plaza Hotel Hong Kong ***** (Standard Room)
Today's Activities: Yangshuo Chinese Cookery Class , Our guide and driver will escort you from Yangshuo to Guilin, Airport Transfer (Guilin), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Hong Kong)
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch(CNY 70 per person)

Hong Kong

As the economic and financial center in East Asia, Hong Kong enjoys all the benefits of a dynamic and vibrant metropolis. Hong Kong captures the romance and mystery of days gone by in the markets and lanes where East meets west.


Day 13 Wed 30-Sep-09


Place & Transport: Depart Hong Kong, Flight No. TBA (Your arrangements)
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Hong Kong)
Meals: Breakfast

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"First of all, we want to thank you for spending so much time with us for showing us in such great detail the lovely city of Beijing during our recent visit. Your unique knowledge of China's history and your gentle and polite manners certainly made the difference during the well organized tour organized by China Highlights. We will certainly recommend the company and your name to all our friends and colleagues visiting China in the future. With our best personal regards."

--Julian, 8-19-2009

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